"A nation that allows music to be expendable is in danger of becoming expendable itself," said Richard Dreyfuss during the Grammy Awards broadcast on the 28th of February (National Coalition for music Education 14). This is a very interesting statement because it involves something that is related to everyone -- school curriculum. When school budgets have to be cut, the music classes are usually the first ones to be removed. Ironically, music is one of the most important areas of study because of its positive effects on students' creativity, learning and growth, and everyday life. Since music education has such an important impact on students' academic and personal growth, it should not be removed from students' learning curriculum.
             The first important aspect of music is the amount of creativity and originality it brings out in students. Music has a way of letting everyone express themselves personally, with others, and even for others. Personal expression through music is such a beautiful experience, and yet it happens so naturally. As John Dewey wrote, "In great art, there is no limit set to the individualization..." (204). Experiencing music with others is another magnificent way of expression, but the opportunities must be there for it to happen. Also, expression in music for others is related to this because it can be done alone or with others. Learning about music is beneficial, because it lets students learn about themselves as they learn about music. Students learn to work together, to use teamwork, and to take responsibility. According to Music Educators Journal, Jacquelyn Dillon-Krass, president of the American String Teachers Association, said in an interview, "... Through the arts, especially through active participation in music, children learn the sort of discipline that enables them to become better organized, to work as members of a team, and most importantly, to be more sensitive people than they might otherwise...